This fee schedule provides detail in support of the BPR Fee Policy for the department’s facilities and operations. The definitions found in the fee policy apply throughout this page and are incorporated by reference.
To advance equity by lowering barriers and supporting access based on the priorities identified in the 2022 BPR Plan, subsidies are provided to programs that support low-income residents, people with disabilities, older adults and youth.
Any other BPR facility or service not listed specifically in this fee schedule or elsewhere shall be available at the discretion of the BPR Department Director. The Director or their designee will determine the applicable fees and necessary requirements.
Additional fees may be charged for events, rentals, and reservations that require staff above and beyond those that are regularly scheduled to work. An additional premium applies for staffing that must take place outside of regular operational hours, recognizing it requires a shift in regular scheduling and management support to administer.
| Staff Category | Hourly rate per employee |
|---|---|
| Seasonal & Temporary (Non-Standard) Staff | $27 |
| Standard Operations Staff | $43 |
| Standard Management Staff | $65 |
| Outside of Operating Hours | 2x multiplier |
Access to parks, park amenities, pathways and natural areas. Open access allows for self-directed activity and does not include supervision or oversight by staff.
No fees are associated with the use of Open Access facilities.
Grants, philanthropy and donations which further the mission of the department by providing outside funding for a specific focus which increases access and/or removes barriers to participation.
No fees from customers are associated with this revenue category, though a portion of funds may be due to pass-through organizations.
Large-scale events that involve reservation of department facilities and parks. Depending on the intended audience of the event, any of the three community benefit levels may apply.
Typically, most Community and Recreation level programs are produced by the department and/or city, so fees would primarily apply for Special Events with an Individual Benefit level. The citywide Special Events Office may have additional fees beyond fees charged for Parks and Recreation facilities, programs, and staff.
| park Special events | per day |
|---|---|
| 50 - 250 people | $350 |
| 251 - 1,000 people | $550 |
| 1,001 - 5,000 people | $1,375 |
| 5,001 - 50,000 people | $2,200 |
| 50,000+ people | $2,750 |
| Glen Huntington Bandshell | per day |
|---|---|
| 50+ people | $1,000 |
| Reservation | Per day April 1 - Oct. 31 | Per Day Nov. 1 - March 31 |
|---|---|---|
| Full facility closure | $16,000 | $8,000 |
| Reservoir basic site | $400 | $200 |
| Reservoir premier site | $600 | $300 |
| ½ Parking lot (double for full) | $250 | $125 |
| Restrooms | $200 | $200 |
| Reservoir lake | per hour april 1 - Oct. 31 | Per day Nov. 1 - march 31 |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir lake closure inside no wake area | $100 | $50 |
| Reservoir lake wake area ½ | $500 | $250 |
| Reservoir lake area full | N/A | $500 |
| picnic fees | basic site per event | premier site per event |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | $775 | $875 |
| Gold | 1,375 | $1,475 |
| Platinum | 2,175 | $2,275 |
| Custom a la carte pricing | $250 for each group of 50 people (or portion thereof) over 300 attendees A-la-carte fees for extra tables, grills, canopies, etc. | $250 for each group of 50 people (or portion thereof) over 300 attendees A-la-carte fees for extra tables, grills, canopies, etc. |
| Per participant impact fees | $10 per participant | $10 per participant |
| Per car participant fee for picnics only | Fee is covered in picnic package price. | Fee is covered in picnic package price. |
| room rentals | per hour |
|---|---|
| Main building dining room | $200 |
| Outdoor patio | $50 |
Valmont City Park hosts limited special events during a typical year, so for each of those instances applicable fees will be calculated based on the projected impact, staff resources, and exclusivity of the rental based on the principles and targets on this page and as part of the Fee Policy.
Fees associated with recreation programs and services are determined based upon the department’s service delivery model and may be updated each program session.
Rates are published in the Recreation Activity Guide each registration session.
Access to recreation centers, pools, and other facilities are consistent across the BPR system. Visitors may pay for individual daily entries, packages of “punches” to be used for entrance, or memberships that allow unlimited use during a set time period.
Consumable and non-consumable goods available for purchase at BPR facilities.
Resale items change throughout the year based on season, availability of product and price. All resale items will be priced at 100% recovery of direct costs or higher. Discounting may be used to reduce inventory.
Registered programs offered by a non-city/department agency that operate under a revenue share/profit split. If city staff are managing registration and payment, a revenue split of at least 30% to the city is expected with 70% to the partner, whereas if the partner is handling those tasks, the revenue split would be at least a 20% to the city and 80% to the partner. We expect contractors to support department priorities of promoting participation among youth, seniors, people with disabilities and low incomes to encourage a greater diversity of participation.
Space, facility, equipment, park reservations for a use by an individual, group or organization.
| Exclusive use | youth per hour | adult per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly rate (based on 2024 expenses) for before and after hours use only. | TBD | TBD |
| Rates | $215 | $310 |
| Add ons | per day |
|---|---|
| Fire extinguisher | $12 |
| Large ice tub | $20 |
| Charcoal grill | $40 |
| Picnic tables | $20 |
| 20'x20' canopy | $350 |
| 20'x30' canopy | $400 |
| equipment use | per hour |
|---|---|
| Loader/tractor | $90 |
| Personal water craft | $40 |
| Motor boat | $60 |
| Decontaminations | per craft |
|---|---|
| Small craft | $20 |
| Large craft | $75 - $350 (depends on severity) |
| annual boat storage: mooring | per boat fee |
|---|---|
| Rack | $380 |
| Gravel | $900 |
| Paved | $1,000 |
| Wet | $1,200 |
| Season - 7 days per week | per boat fee |
|---|---|
| Powered 50-499 HP | $750 |
| Powered 1-49 HP | $350 |
| Class 5 boats | $950 |
| weekday Monday-Friday (excludes holidays) | per boat fee |
|---|---|
| Powered 1-49 HP | $400 |
| small watercraft | per craft |
|---|---|
| Weekday Monday-Friday (excludes holidays) | $45 |
| 7 days per week | $70 |
| Rental space | youth Group per hour | adult Group per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Inline hockey rink | $18 | $21 |
| Horseshoe pits | $30 | $35 |
| ½ Multi-purpose / satellite /recreation field | $20 | $28 |
| Multi-purpose / satellite / recreation field | $31 | $39 |
| Baseball & softball diamond / soccer fields | $39 | $48 |
| Premier field | $74 | $97 |
| Add-ons | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Lights | $50 |
| Painting & Stripping | $90 per field at Premier; $110 per field at Satellite |
| Garbage | at cost + 10% |
| Port-o-let rentals | at cost + 10% |
| Added prep costs | see staff rates |
Daily rate is equivalent to 7.5 hours booked. Multi Day/Tournament rate is equivalent to 6 hours booked over multiple days.
Aurora 7 Park, Arapahoe Ridge Park, Columbine Park, Foothills Community Park, East Boulder Community Park, Harlow Platts Community Park, Keewaydin Meadows Park, Martin Park, North Boulder Park, Tantra Park, Summit Middle School, Tom Watson Park, Valmont Regional Park
East Mapleton Ballfields, Gerald Stazio Softball Fields, Pleasant View (Fields 2-12)
East Boulder Community Park (artificial turf only), Pleasant View (Field 1), Scott Carpenter Park
| Amenity | resident/day | non-resident/day |
|---|---|---|
| Park shelters | $120 | $150 |
| Alcohol permit | $25 | $25 |
| Parking lots | $110 | $110 |
| Chautauqua Lawn | Life events only: Free permit and deposit required. |
| Valmont park | resident/day | non-resident/day |
|---|---|---|
| Shelter - 3 hours | $150 | $150 |
Foothills Community Park, Harlow Platts Park, Martin Park, North Boulder Park
Full closure of a parking lot is per day.
| court type | fee per hour |
|---|---|
| Sand volleyball court | $33 |
| Pickleball court | $10 |
| Handball court | $10 |
| Tennis court | $10 |
| Platform tennis court | $10 |
| Basketball court | $36 |
| Amenity | resident/hour | non-resident/hour |
|---|---|---|
| Small room rental | $44 | $55 |
| Large room rental | $65 | $88 |
| Specialty recreation facility | $84 | $105 |
| Basketball ½ gym | $55 | $68 |
| Basketball full gym | $120 | $145 |
| EBCC Ballroom | $275 | $300 |
| EBCC Kitchen | Surcharge | Surcharge |
| NBRC gymnastics room | $2,575/day | |
| Valmont Farmhouse | $150 | $150 |
| rental space | youth per hour | adult per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Pool patio | $44 | $55 |
| Indoor lap lane - 25yd | $16 | $18 |
| Outdoor lap lane - 25yd | $18 | $22 |
| Scott Carpenter Lap Lane - 50m | $30 | $36 |
| Leisure pool space | $70 | $88 |
| Cabana rental | resident | non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Rental + admission fee per person - 4 hour rental | $79 | $90 |
User groups and other entities rent space from the department and provide programming outside the scope of BPR services. Commercial Users are required to submit an Annual Customer Application.
Administrative fee for Annual Customer Application: $50, to be waived in 2026.
Commercial use fees may apply in place of the standard rental fee listed elsewhere in this schedule at staff discretion.
For all 1+ year leases such as Boulder Reservoir Main Building Restaurant Space, Flatirons Golf Course Food and Beverage Space, Harbeck House, etc., staff issue a formal Request for Proposal with lease terms agreed upon by the department and confirmed by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (leases up to 3 years) and City Council (leases over 3 years).
The department’s preference is a base rent plus a percentage of revenue, with tenant responsible for all utilities.
Renters that are operating a program in public-access park space for commercial gain, including collection of admission fees, participation fees, or donations for participation are considered Commercial Users. Commercial Users are invoiced for 5% of gross receipts collected for the program occurring in City of Boulder park space. Payment of invoiced fees shall be due quarterly to seasonally (based on permit type) and is required for permits to be issued or remain valid for the following quarter or season. Gross receipt totals may be prorated by the estimated proportion of use occurring in City of Boulder park spaces. Soliciting or general fundraising is prohibited in park spaces.
